Everything’s Bigger in Texas: Calgary Flames vs Dallas Stars 12/17/2015 (31/82)

Calgary Flames @ Dallas Stars 8:30 PM ET, American Airlines Center, Dallas TX

The Flames will travel to Dallas to try and keep the win streak alive, as well as take 2 in a row from the first place Stars. The last time these two met the Flames won 4-3 by way of a shootout. They say everything is bigger in Texas and win tonight against Dallas would be huge in the crowded Western Conference. The puck drops at 8:30 PM ET at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

Here's a look at how both teams match up:

Calgary last played Tuesday night in Nashville against the Predators and escaped with a thrilling 2-1 OT win thanks to TJ Brodie’s extra period marker. Here’s the highlights.

Dallas comes into this game having put a hurting on Columbus Tuesday night to the tune of 5-1. Here's a quick look at those highlights.

Calgary Flames Projected Lineup

Scratches: Brandon Bollig, Ladislav Smid

Injuries: Lance Bouma, Michael Frolik

Dallas Stars Projected Lineup

Scratches: Jyrki Jokipakka, Travis Moen, Jamie Oleksiak

Injuries: None

by Mark Parkinson